Ever used a video doorbell or home security camera? Thank Marie Van Brittan Brown! In 1966, she and her husband, Albert Brown, designed a closed-circuit TV system with a peephole camera, a monitor, and a two-way microphone—the foundation of today’s home security systems!
Read MoreDr. Ericsson’s work helps us explore space, improve satellite technology, and inspire future scientists and engineers.
Read MoreDr. Daniel Hale Williams (1856–1931) was a groundbreaking African American surgeon who performed one of the first successful open-heart surgeries in 1893.
Read MoreFuller's story is a powerful reminder of the boundless potential within, regardless of circumstances.
Read MoreThe Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) High School Student Jazz Combo is a testament to the power of passion and dedication. Under the guidance of their long-time teacher, Matt Bruzzi, these young musicians have honed their skills and developed a deep love for jazz.
Read MoreLights On Afterschool underscores the critical importance of quality afterschool programs in preparing our children for success and fostering thriving communities.
Read MoreYoung Audiences Arts for Learning (Young Audiences) recently announced the recipients of the prestigious Young Audiences National Teaching Artist Credential (TAC) for the 2024 application round.
Think of heroes like Harriet Tubman, the "Moses" of her people, or Sojourner Truth, a powerful voice for freedom who even spoke Dutch!
These figures, along with countless others, left behind stories and escape strategies that offer a window into this period.
Read MoreYALA is delighted to announce a generous gift of $50,000 from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation. This significant contribution will directly support the expansion of our arts integration and education programs, fostering creativity and innovation in students we serve in our region.
This summer, Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA) is thrilled to celebrate the graduation of eight talented artists from our transformative Teaching Artist Institute (TAI)! We explored the intensive training program in our Spring Newsletter ( YALA Celebrates Teaching Artist Institute ), and now we witness the fruits of their labor.
Watch art students from Young Artist Charter Schools, Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts, and West Jefferson High School pair up with professional New Orleans artists Soraya Jean-Louis, Jennifer Lindsley, Emre Karaoglu, and Josh Wingerter. Art lovers of all ages are welcome to join the festivities, scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Urban South Brewery,1645 Tchoupitoulas Street.
Read MoreTeaching artists aren’t just born, they are trained. YALA trains a dozen or so professional artists to become teaching artists each year in a 2 day workshop for their Teaching Artist Institute Training and Residency program.
Read MoreFollowing its original intention of providing meaningful activities for youth through the arts, in addition to theater productions, the Anthony Bean Community Theater continues since 2000 to train New Orleans actors for stage and film, including careers in set design and theater management.
Read MoreOpen to professional artists of all teaching experience levels, the workshop will provide strategies to employ the artistic talents of participants in the instruction of core academic content alongside classroom teachers. After successfully completing an intensive two-day seminar conducted by arts integration and child development experts, each teaching artist will be placed in a classroom to conduct a five-day residency.
Read MoreThis year’s theme for Black History Month is “African Americans in the Arts!” For this reason, YALA wishes to focus on some history of Black theater in New Orleans. It happens that due to its location and diverse performance talent, very early on New Orleans became a center for Black theater performance.
Read MoreYoung Audiences of Louisiana ( Audiencias Jóvenes de Louisiana ) aprovechamos este momento para honrar el octavo Día Nacional de la Sanación Racial (NDoRH) el martes 16 de enero en toda la red de Escuelas de Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS). En este día, miércoles 24 de enero, Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA) organizará uno de sus primeros eventos anuales de Capacitación Comunitaria NDoRH.
Read MoreAt YALA, we dream of an anti-racist world, especially in our schools and communities. We believe in the power of movement and creativity to bring people together, deepen relationships, fortify movements and collectively heal.
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